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I call this to order. For the last several monthess i along with Ranking Member and colleagues on this committee have been working on a new farm bill. An important part of this process has been to hold hearings on each title. Im proud to say the committee has officially conducted the work, having held hearings so far on eight titles. Todays hearing covers the four and five. Two titles remain. The reauthorization process affords us the opportunity to review the full range of usda programs to insu...

For the last several monthess i along with Ranking Member and colleagues on this committee have been working on a new farm bill. An important part of this process has been to hold hearings on each title. Im proud to say the committee has officially conducted the work, having held hearings so far on eight titles. Todays hearing covers the four and five. Two titles remain. The reauthorization process affords us the opportunity to review the full range of usda programs to insure that theyre operati...

That a structured. But brady left room for there to be some changes. One of the main reasons is there still looking for the u. S. House is working on the budget resolution right now. You can watch that on cspan. The senate is about to convene the day working on two judicial nominations. Also scott palk have been nominated to be a district judge for the Western District of oklahoma and his confirmation vote is at noon today. A boat follows to limit debate and advance the nomination of Trevor Mcfa...

The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, pastor Kenneth Codner, great baptist church, bellefonte, pennsylvania. The chaplain please bow with me in prayer. Heavenly father, i am humbled to be able to stand before you on behalf of this assembly here today. Lord, we are sinners, deserving none of your favor. But, father, i come to you in the merit of the lord and savior, jesus christ, who washed me from my sins in his shed blood. Father, ...

May all members with your grace rise to the importance of this great challenge with integrity and professional excellence. May all their efforts in the days and weeks to come be for the benefit of all americans and inspire all to proclaim your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from...

Fiveyear extension of the Childrens Health Insurance Program known as chip. Along with a twoyear extension of Community Health centers and numerous other critically important Public Health programs. This bill will deliver Quality Health care and peace of mind to millions of americans. The patients and families helped by this legislation are our neighbors and our friends. More than eight million children receive chipfunded coverage and more than 25 million patients are served by our Community Hea...

More than eight million children receive chipfunded coverage and more than 25 million patients are served by our Community Health centers and other important programs. This fiveyear funding of chip marks one of the longest extensions of the Program Since it was created 20 years ago. The policy we are considering mirrors the bipartisan policy thats been introduced and voted out of our Sister Committee in the United States senate. Funding for these important programs expired september 30. The comm...

It now goes to the senate. Here is the floor debate leading to the final vote. Nt Public Health bill. H. R. 3922, the championing healthy kids act. This legislation funds a fiveyear extension of the Childrens Health Insurance Program known as chip. Along with a twoyear extension of Community Health centers and numerous other critically important Public Health programs. This bill will deliver Quality Health care and peace of mind to millions of americans. The patients and families helped by this ...

To order and thank everyone for their forbearance. We have concluded with member Opening Statements. The chair reminds members that all member Opening Statements will be made part of the record. We do want to thank our witnesses for being here today , taking time to testify before the subcommittee on this important issue. Each witness will have the opportunity to give an Opening Statement followed by questions from members. Again, as previously mentioned , we will hear from mr. Michael holmes, j...

To order and thank everyone for their forbearance. We have concluded with member Opening Statements. The chair reminds members that all member Opening Statements will be made part of the record. We do want to thank our witnesses for being here today , taking time to testify before the subcommittee on this important issue. Each witness will have the opportunity to give an Opening Statement followed by questions from members. Again, as previously mentioned , we will hear from mr. Michael holmes, j...